Provider Contracting Specialist, Associate
About The Position
The Network Management team handles provider contracting and provider relations statewide. The Provider Contracting Specialist, Associate, will report to the Sr. Manager of Provider Contracting. This position is responsible for negotiating cost-effective and competitive contracts for a variety of provider types, including Cal AIM Providers. In this role, you will identify, implement, and execute regional strategy initiatives, as well as support of health care strategies, to provide quality and affordable access to our members, and deliver long-term sustainability in the network. Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning. About Blue Shield of California As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies. At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience. To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals. Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities – join us!
Responsibilities
- Negotiating cost-effective and competitive contracts for a variety of provider types, including Cal AIM Providers.
- Identify, implement, and execute regional strategy initiatives.
- Support health care strategies to provide quality and affordable access to our members.
- Deliver long-term sustainability in the network.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
